Dr. daniel chang, dermatologist
480 Chrysler Dr. Unit 38 Brampton, ON, L6S 0C1
TEL: 905-789-6800
FAX: 905-789-5991
Email: skindoctor@rogers.com
Mon-Fri 845AM to 330PM
Closed Noon to 1PM
Closed weekends
our office is open for in-person visits
Office is closed for holidays and will reopen on Monday Nov. 25. BOOK APPOINTMENT NOW. CLICK RED BUTTON ABOVE.
Office is closed for holidays and will reopen on Monday Nov. 25. BOOK APPOINTMENT NOW. CLICK RED BUTTON ABOVE.
Office is closed for holidays and will reopen on Monday Nov. 25. BOOK APPOINTMENT NOW. CLICK RED BUTTON ABOVE.
Office is closed for holidays and will reopen on Monday Nov. 25. We open new timeslots every morning at 845am Mon-Fri for online booking. Appointments are only available 1-2 wks ahead when we open them.
Please note that you can only book an appointment if you have a referral letter from your doctor or if you have seen Dr. Chang in the last 2 years for the same problem. If you have seen Dr. Chang more than one year ago and you have a new different problem, then you will need a new referral letter from your doctor to book an appointment. If you are not sure when you last saw Dr. Chang, you can email us at skindoctor@rogers.com to ask. All patients should have the referral letter handy at the time of their visit if they have this letter. If the letter has been faxed to our office you can book now. You do not need to confirm with us that we have the letter.
GENERAL OFFICE INFORMATION
Office is closed for holidays and will reopen on Monday Nov. 25. BOOK APPOINTMENT NOW. CLICK RED BUTTON ABOVE.
Office is closed for holidays and will reopen on Monday Nov. 25. BOOK APPOINTMENT NOW. CLICK RED BUTTON ABOVE.
PHONE
Our phone line is only answered on Monday and Tuesday from 9am to NOON. The easiest way to book your appointment is online 24/7. We have many last minute cancellations. Check online every morning or late evenings and you are likely to get an appointment the same day.
MASKS
Masks are OPTIONAL at the office BUT STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
HEALTH CARD
Please make sure you have a valid health card (not expired) and bring it with you to your appointment. If necessary, please renew your OHIP card before your visit or you will likely NOT be seen.
All Red and White OHIP cards are no longer valid and will not be accepted.
LOCATION
Our address is:
480 Chrysler Drive, Unit 38
Brampton, Ontario
L6S 0C1
You can enter the plaza at 470 Chrysler Drive which is connected to 480 Chrysler Drive.
We are located at the southwest corner of Chrysler Drive and Williams Parkway. It is between Bramalea Road and Airport Road on Williams Parkway just opposite the Chrysler Plant. We are in the same plaza as the Sleep Clinic and the Scope Clinic.
If you exit Highway 410 on Williams Parkway, go east until past Bramalea Road and Torbram Road and then you get to Chrysler Drive and you make a right into the Plaza.
If you are going north on Chrysler Drive, you will see the Chrysler plant at the end of the street. Just before reaching the intersection, turn left into the plaza at 470 Chrysler Drive.
ABOUT DR. DANIEL CHANG
Office is closed for holidays and will reopen on Monday Nov. 25. BOOK APPOINTMENT NOW. CLICK RED BUTTON ABOVE.
ABOUT DR. DANIEL CHANG
Dr. Chang opened his dermatology practice over 20 years ago in Brampton, Ontario.
He is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Specialty in Dermatology
Diplomate American Board of Dermatology (This is the specialist designation in the USA)
Member of the Toronto Society of Dermatology
Member of the College and Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Member of the Ontario Medical Association
Member of the Alberta Medical Association
ABOUT DR. DANIEL CHANG
INFORMATION FOR LIGHT PATIENTS
This information is only intended for patients that have been recommended for UVB phototherapy by a dermatologist.
Phototherapy is given only under supervision of a dermatologist.
Your doctor has recommended that you start on UVB light phototherapy. This is not a tanning bed and is different from commercial tanning parlours. UVB phototherapy has been used for years and is scientifically proven to be of use in such conditions as psoriasis, eczema, itch and other skin conditions.
It is not necessary to make appointments, just come when we are open. When you come please tell the receptionist that you are here for light and you will be taken in right away, otherwise you may have to wait a long time.
Our hours are:
Monday to Friday 845 AM to 330 PM
Office closed between 12:00 and 1:00 PM
We are closed on holidays. You can come every day or only once a week. Generally, 2-3 treatments each week are recommended to get a good response. Generally, 20-30 treatments are needed before improvement is seen. If you come more often, you will get a quicker response. Try not to miss work or school.
Important Safety Tips for Patients
1. Always wear protective goggles during light therapy.
2. The amount of time you receive each treatment is guided by the Doctor. The amount of time will be gradually increased, but if you miss more than one week, the time can not be increased.
3. Always stand about a foot away from the light machine and this distance needs to be consistent at every visit. For hands and feet, you can put them right up close to the light tubes.
4. If you are doing hands andor feet, please bring your own hand towel to shield your face from the light.
Risks of UVB light therapy
1. Burn: this presents as pain and redness the next day after treatment much like a regular sunburn. This means that you received too much time during your treatment. If a burn occurs, please tell the Doctor or nurse before your next treatment, as the next treatment may need to be delayed or the duration of treatment decreased. Sunscreens available in the office may need to be applied to the sites of burn.
2. Itchiness: this if often only temporary and will improve. In fact, UVB is often used to treat itch.
3. There is a low risk of non lethal skin cancer associated with long term exposure to UVB light therapy. The benefits may outweigh the risk of non lethal skin cancer and is determined on an individual basis in consultation with the dermatologist.
INFORMATION FOR SURGERY PATIENTS
Care instructions after surgery.
Please follow these instructions carefully:
3 Steps Daily care instructions include:
1. Wash daily with soap and water and this can be done in the shower.
2. Apply a generous amount of either Polysporin ointment (not cream) . This can both be obtained at your local pharmacy without a prescription. Avoid Neosporin as this can cause an allergic reaction.
3. Cover with a band-aid daily. This can either be of the cloth or plastic type. Occasionally patients may develop irritation or redness from the band-aid itself and if this occurs, one can try paper tape (3M brand) with 2x2 gauze.
Continue these daily instructions for at least 2 weeks or follow the instructions given by your doctor. It is important to follow these instructions to prevent infection and to obtain the best cosmetic result.
Possible complications after surgery and what to do about them:
1. Infection. This may present as redness, pain and perhaps a yellow-white discharge from the wound site. If this occurs it is best to see your dermatologist, family doctor, walk-in clinic or your local emergency to have this assessed. You may require antibiotics by mouth to treat this.
2. Bleeding / bruising. It is normal to have some blood oozing or spotting, particularly during the first few days after surgery. If this occurs applying pressure with a clean gauze for a few minutes should stop any bleeding. If the bleeding persists and it is of large quantity, it is best to see your dermatologist, family doctor or go to emergency. Bruising at the site may also occur and this is normal.
3. Pain at the site. It is normal to have some pain after the anaesthetic wears off in 1-2 hours. The pain is usually minimal and does not require any pain killers. In some patients with more moderate pain, they may require some plain Tylenol (only if you do not have an allergy to this medication).
4. Numbness. This is an uncommon problem, but if it occurs, it usually gradually resolves within a few weeks.
5. Recurrence of the lesion. If the surgery you underwent removed all of the lesion, uncommonly the lesion may return but this may take months to years. If it does re-appear, it is best to see your dermatologist again.
6. Scar formation. All types of surgery result in a permanent scar. Different patients will heal differently and some patients will have scars that are more noticeable than other patients. Scars on the chest, shoulders, or upper back sometimes become thick with time (known as keloids).
For Patients with stitches:
Do not perform any heavy lifting or vigorous exercises for 2-3 weeks after surgery because if the stitches “pop”, this will result in a larger scar.
For the most part, your dermatologic surgeon uses stitches that need to be removed at a later date. The reason for this is that such stitches are known to cause less reactions at the wound site. For some patients, the surgeon may decide to use stitches that do not need to be removed and if this is the case, you will be informed about this.
In general, stitches on the scalp, neck, arms, legs, or trunk need removal at 10-12 days. Stitches on the face need removal in 5-7 days. DO NOT leave them in for longer periods of time, unless your surgeon tells you to do so. Stitches can be removed by your dermatologist, family doctor, or at a walk-in clinic at your convenience.
For Patients without stitches:
Your wound site will form a scab in a few weeks. Do not “rip” the scab off. The scab will fall off by itself, leaving a healed scar underneath. Total healing time may take up to 4 weeks and occasionally longer.
Note:
It is OK to take a shower or go swimming, but keep it covered with a band-aid, unless you are washing it in the shower.
One should not perform heavy lifting or activity that might “pop” stitches, if stitches are present. Do not operate heavy machinery.
It is normal to have some itchiness or occasional sharp “jab” at the site for a few weeks after surgery as the scar matures.
It is recommended that patients have an accompanying person to drive them home.
RESOURCES
The following is a list of useful links that Dr. Chang compiled:
Canadian Dermatology Association
Information pamphlets for common skin diseases
American Academy of Dermatology
This is the site of the the largest and most respected dermatology association in the world.
Soriatane information for psoriasis patients